Reimagining Generosity: Adam Nash on Building Fintech with Purpose

In this episode of Fintech Mavericks, Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover kick off Season 2 with none other than Adam Nash, Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy—a platform transforming how we think about giving.From leading product at LinkedIn to scaling Wealthfront into a major fintech player, Adam has long been at the intersection of innovation and impact. Now, with Daffy, he’s bringing that expertise to charitable giving—designing a platform that makes generosity easier and habitual.In this conversation, Adam breaks down why donor-advised funds are the future of giving, how behavioral economics shaped Daffy’s product design, and why giving should be as seamless as saving or investing. He also shares how Daffy is opening up access to modern philanthropic tools, making them available to everyday donors, not just the ultra-wealthy.Plus, he offers candid advice for early-stage founders, reflects on the future of fintech and crypto in philanthropy, and explains why purpose and profitability are no longer mutually exclusive.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017-built by founders, for founders. They know runway is everything, so they designed a banking experience that helps startups make every dollar count. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Plus, you earn industry-leading yield from day one while keeping funds accessible anytime. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/fintechmavericksFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/ 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/ 🎧 Hit play to hear from one of fintech’s most innovative leaders!